How To Fix 10047 - In plant & a record with order type & and order category & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 10 - Customizing: Process Industries

• Message number: 047

• Message text: In plant & a record with order type & and order category & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 10047 - In plant & a record with order type & and order category & already exists ?

  The SAP error message 10047 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create a new order in a plant where an order with the same order type and order category already exists. This can occur in various modules, such as Production Planning (PP) or Plant Maintenance (PM), depending on the context in which the error arises.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Order: The most common cause is that there is already an existing order in the system with the same order type and order category for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, leading to the creation of a duplicate order.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that does not allow multiple orders of the same type and category in the same plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Orders: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) or IW33 (Display Maintenance Order) to check if an order with the same type and category already exists in the specified plant.
  If an existing order is found, you may need to modify or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type and Category:
  
  Ensure that the order type and category you are trying to create are correct and necessary. If they are not, consider using a different order type or category.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the existing orders or the implications of deleting or modifying them, consult with your team or a supervisor.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists and you believe it should allow multiple orders, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to order types and categories.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  If you are developing or customizing SAP applications, ensure that proper error handling is in place to manage such scenarios gracefully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for order management, such as CO01 (Create Production Order), IW31 (Create Maintenance Order), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for guidelines on order management and the implications of order types and categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.